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How to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village by subway?

By subway

To get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan, take the S subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$2.90
Subway - S
Subway - 1
Walk to West Village
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
  • 2
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to West Village
    Walk to
    West Village
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via 7X and 1

To get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

25min$2.90
Subway - 7X
Subway - 1
Walk to West Village
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to West Village
    Walk to
    West Village
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village

The distance between Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan and West Village, Manhattan is approximately 2.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station

Grand Central 42nd Street Station is located at Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Madison Av/E 41 St.

Subway stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • 5 Av
  • Grand Central-42 St

Train stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • Grand Central Madison
  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to Grand Central 42nd Street Station:

  • Madison Av/E 41 St
  • E 42 St/Park Av
  • Madison Av /E 42 St

Public transit stations close to West Village, Manhattan

West Village is located at West Village, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Hudson St/Perry St.

Subway stations close to West Village:

  • W 4 St-Wash Sq
  • Houston St
  • Christopher St-Sheridan Sq

Train stations close to West Village:

  • 9th Street
  • Christopher Street

Bus stations close to West Village:

  • Hudson St/Perry St
  • W 10 St/Hudson St
  • Hudson St/Christopher St

Alternative route by subway via 7X and 1

To get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

25min$2.90
Subway - 7X
Subway - 1
Walk to West Village
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to West Village
    Walk to
    West Village
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line S, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and West Village in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan?

    The S subway line goes from Times Sq-42 St station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Sq-42 St station near West Village in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and West Village in Manhattan by subway is about 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central 42nd Street Station to get to West Village in Manhattan?

    Get on the S subway from the Times Sq-42 St station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and West Village in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St station, which is closest to West Village in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan is 6 Avenue Express. It leaves the 42 St-Bryant Pk station at 12:22 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 5 Av/W 41 St stop at 12:28 AM.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan?

    The first train from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 12:48 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village?

    The ride from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to West Village costs $2.90.

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